In conversation with Amazon Falls director Katrin Bowen
For director Katrin Bowen, Amazon Falls is a very personal story. It’s based on her experiences in the B-movie industry and is also a tribute to the women who mentored her throughout her career. The Jana character “encapsulates all those women,” says Bowen. Read more
Review: Amazon Falls
The acting business is by far one of the most difficult to break into with a limited number of jobs and an endless number of aspiring applicants (though the writing racket can’t be too far behind in this aspect). While you can find your fair share of waitressing, would-be thespians in Toronto, Hollywood is most hopefuls’ goal – as well as the place many dreams go to die. “This town will rip you apart if you’re not careful” is a cliché uttered steadily by everyone in the business because they’ve seen it happen repeatedly to so many. Amazon Falls is one of these tragic tales of the town triumphing.
TIFF ’10: Canada First! program announced
TIFF is celebrating the absolute freshest in Canadian filmmaking talent with its seventh edition of Canada First!, a program of six new films. World or North American premiere films from British Columbia, Quebec, and Ontario make up the program, which includes drama, social commentary, and an improvised thriller. Read more
